Volleyball Recap: Excelsior Springs Wins Going Away Against Winnetonka

By Team Reports Sep 24, 2024, 9:42pm

Volleyball Recap: Excelsior Springs Tigers vs. Winnetonka Griffins

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After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lawson, Excelsior Springs was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Winnetonka Griffins as the Excelsior Springs Tigers made off with a 3-0 victory. That looming 3-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tigers yet this season.

Excelsior Springs never let Winnetonka on the board, but things got pretty close in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-16, 25-21.

Among those leading the charge was Maya Watkins, who had 11 digs and three aces. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last six games she's played.

Excelsior Springs' win bumped their record up to 3-12-1. As for Winnetonka, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Excelsior Springs will challenge Grandview at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Excelsior Springs is out to stop a six-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Winnetonka, they will take on Raytown South at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Winnetonka is facing Raytown South at the right time seeing as Raytown South is stuck on a six-game losing streak.

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